世界各地都有大量的“咖啡師培訓機構”，但是沒有一個獨立的、基於知識和製作能力的測試和認證機制。就像考取駕駛執照一樣，歐洲特種咖啡協會將不管你是在哪裏接受的培訓，甚至是自己學會的，你只需通過我們的書面、口頭、和實際操作的測試就可以獲得我們的認證。我們的測試是建立在最常見的國際標準上的。

　　因爲現代咖啡師的作用已經超越了意式咖啡機和磨豆機的範圍，所以我們的測試將會包括其它製作工具的使用，和一般咖啡知識。

　　我們所劃分的三個等級分別是：

　　一級標準，初級咖啡師

　　要求有六個月的工作時間記錄，可以是在咖啡廳，咖啡烘焙企業，或咖啡銷售企業;

　　測試內容包括三個方面的筆試，分別是，基礎咖啡知識，含咖啡的種植、加工、分級、烘焙和品嚐;

　　基礎製作知識，咖啡萃取的理論，和其它常用咖啡製作方法的基本知識;

　　意式咖啡基礎知識，包括咖啡機、磨豆機、機器操作、咖啡、製作和各種咖啡飲料;

　　還有簡單的實際操作測試;

　　二級標準，中級咖啡師

　　要求有一年的工作記錄，並通過了上一級的測試。

　　筆試內容與前相同，只是增加了難度。

　　測試難度更大，還有一個口試。

　　三級標準，高級咖啡師

　　要求有二年的工作記錄，並通過了中級咖啡師的測試。

　　筆試、口試、和實際操作測試都按照專家級的要求，還包括咖啡品嚐。

　　原文：

　　Throughout the world there are numerous barista educational programs, but no independent certification programs basted on testing the knowledge and skills of the barista. Much like you take a certificate for a motorcycle, a car and a bus, the SCAE will not ask where you got your skills and knowledge, we will just pass the baristas through written, oral and practical examination based on the most common international standards.

　　Since the role of the modern barista goes beyond the espresso machine and the grinder itself the tests will also include other brewing methods and and also general coffee knowledge.

　　The 3 test levels are as follows:

　　This requires 6 months documented practice from café or coffee bar, roaster or supplier. The barista will pass a written test featuring 3 areas:

　　Basic coffee knowledge including growing, processing, grading, roasting and tasting.

　　Basic brewing knowledge including the theory behind extraction and basic knowledge of the most common brewing methods.

　　Basic espresso knowledge including machine, grinder, operation, coffee, brewing and various beverages.

　　There will also be some simple practical tests.

　　This requires 1 year of relevant documented practice and that the test for the previous level is passed.

　　The written test will feature the same elements, but with an increased level of difficulty.

　　There will be a more comprehensive test included an oral test.

　　The program will be launched in Trieste, where baristas both can attend a workshop that will cover the theoretical background for level one and pass the written and practical test. Those who pass will receive their Certified Basic Diplomas during the next two weeks.

　　During the remaining part of the year the SCAE will organise more basic exams and also exams for the next level.

　　This will require 2 years of relevant practice and that the previous level exams has been passed.

　　The written, practical and oral tests will be kept on master level and will also include coffee tasting.

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